When Johnny moved to Jersey City this was one event that really impressed him

An event that really touched Johnny shortly after he moved here was the dignified yearly event where the homeless who passed away over the last year are remembered and a food and clothing drive takes place. For a large city to take time and spend time remembering those are our most vulnerable citizens showed compassion and a worldview beyond the usual lip service paid to such matters. It is heartfelt and lifts us as a city.

Roughly 100 people gathered at Old Bergen Church in Jersey City for the fifth annual Hudson County Observance of National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day. Listening to the stories of those who used to be homeless and who were helped by the local shelters and food and clothing drives had both uplifting and frightening stories to tell. Take some time today and read this article. Guaranteed it will move you. Please do what you can to help out the other 364 days, people may be homeless but it doesn't change the fact they are human beings like us and they too have hopes and dreams and wish for the dignity of a place to live.